TRAMIS

Trustworthy Robotic Assistant for Improved Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery improve patient outcomes, but surgeons still operate in highly complex and dynamic environments that require continuous interpretation of visual information and precise instrument control. These challenges increase cognitive workload and can limit surgical efficiency and safety.

The TRAMIS project aims to develop an autonomous robotic assistant capable of supporting surgeons through trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, real-time intraoperative image analysis, adaptive robot control, and augmented reality guidance. The system is designed to improve surgical assistance while continuously adapting to the evolving surgical scene and the surgeon’s needs.

Within the project, Politecnico di Milano focuses on the development of advanced augmented reality and image registration methods to integrate pre-operative imaging data into the intraoperative view. By combining computer vision, AI, and deformation-aware registration techniques, the goal is to provide surgeons with enhanced anatomical and procedural information directly during surgery, improving surgical awareness and supporting safer decision-making.